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Treatment of Severe Infection

Name: Treatment of Severe Infection
Uploaded: 2017-10-23T00:00:00+00:00
Description: David Eschenbach, MD, reviews the pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis during pregnancy and discusses different treatment options.

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David Eschenbach, MD, reviews the pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis and identifies the toxin-producing bacteria least likely to respond to antibiotics. He explains how to identify the clinical features of a serious maternal infection and discusses treatment options.

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David Eschenbach, MD

David A. Eschenbach, M.D. is a professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Eschenbach received his medical doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed both a residency in obstetrics and ...

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